Nitrous oxide is a colorless gas used for its sedative effect (sleep-inducing) in various dental and medical procedures. The gas is usually inhaled to cause its sedative and pain-relieving effect.
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My kid has a tooth abscess. Is general anesthesia necessary?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a five-year-old with a front tooth abscess and four cavities in the back teeth. The dentist wants to put him to sleep and do at once. Is there a different or better way you do not wanna have him put to sleep? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At five years, it should be possible to make him calm with just a nitrous oxide inhalation, if possible. If he is not cooperating, then either just give him antibiotics for a week, delay for a month or so like that. Brush twice a day. The abscess and pain will go awa... Read Full »
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Query: Dear Doctor, I have hypothyroidism. My TSH level is higher than the normal range. T3 and T4 are fine. I go to the gym regularly and like to lift heavy weights. I am taking pre-workout supplement - Nitrous Oxide. I heard that this is not good for me but I want to take some pre-workout supplement. Wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is a very good question. You are right. The supplements which you are taking are not good for you when you have hypothyroidism. It can have adverse effects in the long run. I understand you require a pre-workout supplement for the strenuous exercise you do... Read Full »
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